HAR §17-602.1-5. Rights of the claimant

The claimant or the authorized representative shall have an opportunity to: (1) Examine the case record as well as all documents and records to be used at the hearing at a reasonable time before the date of the hearing as well as during the hearing; (2) Present the case independently or with the aid of others including legal counsel; (3) Bring witnesses, including an interpreter if the claimant is non-English speaking. If the claimant does not have an interpreter, an interpreter shall be obtained by the department; (4) Establish all pertinent facts and circumstances; (5) Advance any arguments appropriate to the issue being heard without undue interference; and (6) Question or refute any testimony or evidence, and to confront and cross examine any witness. [Eff 3/19/93; comp 9/18/06 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14(9); 42 U.S.C. §601-610; 45 C.F.R. §205.10) (Imp: HRS §346-12; 42 U.S.C. §601- 610; 45 C.F.R. §205.10)